Aaron Torres Sports Podcast

On today's show Aaron discusses what Oklahoma's loss means for the playoff picture - and two potential playoff teams we aren't talking about. Then he discusses Texas losing to Michigan and explains why someone you might not expect is to blame. Finally, Aaron shares thoughts after attending UCLA-Villanova on Friday and watching Texas-Gonzaga Saturday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's a LOADED Aaron Torres Podcast, as Aaron jumps all over the place, talking UConn's hiring of Jim Mora, the Rams signing Odell Beckham + a fun Week 11 slate in college football. Today's show is presented by DraftKings Sportsbook - and here is your full rundown: UConn hires Jim Mora: In a piece of shocking news, UConn has hired Jim Mora as its next football coach (1:30). Before he gets into the hire Aaron explains the psyche of UConn fans and why this hire is so important to them. He then gets into the hire, explains why he thinks Mora will work, and gives you the one x-factor in whether he will success or not. He also explains what "success" is, at a school like UConn. Odell Beckham to the Rams + Week 11 CFB slate: The Odell Beckham-to-the-Rams news broke right as he was recording, so Aaron decides to quickly discuss the shocking decision (20:20). He explains why he loves the Rams "all in" approach, in a sports world where far too many franchises are conservative. Then from there, he previews the Week 11 slate, chatting about Michigan-Penn State, Oklahoma-Baylor, Texas A&M-Ole Miss and much, much more! **** College football is ROLLING and our partners at DraftKings Sportsbook have an INCREDIBLE offer for college football junkies. For new users, bet $1 - JUST $1 on any game - and if your team scores one point, you get $100 in free bets. Yes, you read that correctly: ONE DOLLAR, ONE GAME, $100 in free bets!!! Here's what you do: 1.Click this link and sign up for a new account with DraftKings Sportsbook and make your first deposit. 2.) Make a $1 bet on any team 3.) And if your team scores ONE POINT, you get an automatic $100 thanks to our friends at DraftKings. It's the best offer going in sports betting - so act now! If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL). Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER (MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (CO), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-888-532-3500 (VA), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ) or call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN). *21+ (18+ WY). AZ/CO/IL/IN/IA/MI/NJ/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Min $5 deposit. Min $1 wagEligibility restrictions apply. See draftkings.com/sportsbook for full terms and conditions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We've got a LOADED Aaron Torres Pod, as Aaron opens the show by discussing what we learned in the Champion's Classic about all four teams, before breaking down the "controversial" new CFB Playoff rankings. Finally he wraps with quick thoughts on Scott Frost's new, restructured contract. Here is a full rundown of today's show: Champions Classic reaction: Aaron opens the show by talking college hoops' opening tournament, the "Champions Classic." He explains why for all the criticism, Coach K showed again why he's one of the best of all-time, why the media is focused on the wrong Blue Devils' star and why this team's ceiling might be higher than anyone anticipated (2:00). From there he discusses the Kentucky side of things, and explains why it isn't time for Wildcats fans to freak out (11:45). Finally, he discusses the first game, where his preseason national champion Kansas looked the part. CA-CAW! (21:30). New College Football Playoff Rankings Controversy + Scott Frost new contract: Finally, Aaron reacts to the new College Football Playoff ranking and says there's one obvious reason why the committee decided to rank Michigan ahead of Michigan State, and also, why Cincinnati's path isn't as clear as people are making it out to be (30:30). Finally, he discusses Scott Frost's new contract, and why it was the right decision for Nebraska (43:20). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We have a special Tuesday episode as it's ALL COLLEGE HOOPS! Aaron previews the season that starts on Tuesday making his Final Four, national title and Player of the Year picks. Then he previews the Champions Classic and Michigan star Hunter Dickinson joins the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After another loaded weekend, Aaron has full reaction! He gives you five things he learned about the College Football Playoff and discusses Dan Mullen's very hot seat. Plus, Josh Heupel and five-star Cason Wallace, as well as a big announcement and the return of our favorite sponsor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aaron opens the show by discussing what Cincinnati needs to do to get a legitimate shot at the playoff, before previewing the entire Week 10 slate in college football. Then he transitions to college hoops, talking the absurd Oklahoma State ruling by the NCAA earlier this week Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's a LOADED Aaron Torres Pod, as Aaron reacts to the first College Football Playoff rankings, and then Dan Mullen's bizarre press conference on Monday. Then he switches to college hoops - talking Kofi Cockburn's bizarre suspension and Alabama basketball going on a historic recruiting roll. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aaron reacts to another wild college football Saturday, wondering what Michigan does after another devastating loss, and if a new candidate has emerged as a front-runner at LSU. Then he talks Ohio State's win, Georgia's domination and if Saturday was the (un)official end for Scott Frost at Nebraska Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's Aaron Torres Podcast, Aaron takes a deep dive on a loaded Week 9 slate. Why Penn State might have a chance against Ohio State, is Michigan State overrated and what to make of Georgia-Florida. Plus thoughts on Ole Miss-Auburn, Clemson as a nine-point favorite and MUCH more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aaron gets you caught up on the coaching carousel as Mike Tomlin is linked to the USC job - then denies it, and we get one big piece of news that makes it clear James Franklin is looking to leave Penn State. Then Aaron rips through the updated national title odds in college hoops and plays "Where Aaron Was Right, Where Aaron Was Wrong" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's Aaron Torres Podcast, Aaron discusses the emergence of Ohio State as the second best team in the country, how Penn State's loss may cost James Franklin the USC or LSU jobs + should we be worried about Bama, Josh Heupel is making changes at Tennessee and is it time to talk about the ACC in the playoff race? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're working for the weekend, and Aaron has you ready with a new Aaron Torres Pod. Aaron brings back the Dabo Swinney/LSU conversation. What is the one place that Dabo would leave Clemson for? It isn't LSU or even Bama. Plus, a Week 8 preview, then we transition to college hoops - Texas star Marcus Carr joins the show to discuss his loaded Longhorn squad, one of the most intriguing teams in the sport Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We have a LOADED Wednesday show as Aaron quickly reacts to the Nick Rolovich firing at Washington State, before moving onto to an update on the LSU coaching job. Could we have a surprise leader and would Dabo ever *really* leave Clemson? Finally, reaction to the first AP Poll of the college hoops season and "Where Aaron Was Right, Where Aaron Was Wrong" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We had to release Monday's Aaron Torres Podcast early, as Aaron discusses Coach O's firing, who's next at LSU and defending Tennessee fans after the craziness of Saturday. Plus, who is best equipped to beat Georgia and is the pressure mounting on Dan Mullen? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aaron has a MEGA show, as he discusses the Oklahoma quarterback mess in Norman, and whether Mark Stoops would ever leave Kentucky (and what jobs would interest him) before previewing a loaded Week 7. Then he chats about top basketball prospect Shaedon Sharpe potentially leaving high school early and Jordan Walsh's commitment to Arkansas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We have a loaded Wednesday show, as Aaron discusses the Jon Gruden e-mails, and the big angle no one is talking about. He does his first look at Kentucky-Georgia this weekend, and with both jobs set to open, asks the question: Which job is better, LSU or USC? Finally, he wraps with "Where Aaron Was Right, Where Aaron Was Wrong." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We had an ALL-TIME Saturday and Aaron is here to recap it all: He talks Alabama's loss to A&M, Bama's one problem and why it might not get fixed. He also shares his theory on why there's no great teams this season. Plus reaction to an insane Red River game, PSU-Iowa and who is the best team in the Big Ten? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aaron wonders how frustrated Texas A&M fans should be with the highly-paid Jimbo Fisher after the Aggies' 3-2 start, as well as an absurd poll that said 70+ percent of AD's wouldn't hire Urban Meyer if he came back to college. Plus, a full Week 6 preview, including thoughts on Penn State-Iowa, Texas-Oklahoma and a loaded SEC slate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On a loaded Wednesday show, Aaron explains why it's preposterous to think Urban Meyer should be fired for the videos that surfaced this week - but why his time in the NFL is ticking. Also, if Coach O ends up out at LSU, who are the candidates? Finally, "Where Aaron Was Right, Where Aaron Was Wrong" discussing Bama, Oregon, Georgia and the Kansas City Chiefs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There is SO much to get into - as Aaron discusses Alabama and Georgia separating from the pack, why Cincinnati is now a playoff contender and why it's time to appreciate what Mark Stoops has done at Kentucky. Plus, Coach O's seat grows warmer, is Michigan legit this year and what to make of that Urban Meyer video? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aaron opens the show by previewing a MEGA Week 5 in college football - hitting on Ole Miss-Bama, Arkansas-Georgia and all the other big games on the slate. Then he talks two mega commitments in college hoops - Nick Smith to Arkansas and Jaden Bradley to Alabama Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's "Show Me Something Saturday" in college football and Aaron explains why teams like Ole Miss, Alabama, Georgia, Michigan, Clemson and Kentucky have something to prove. Then, with college hoops starting he lists his biggest storylines coming into the year - including Memphis, Texas and Chris Beard and the exhausting Coach K retirement tour. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On a jam-packed Monday Aaron Torres Podcast, Aaron opens with a big announcement before breaking down Notre Dame-Wisconsin (and why it's time to appreciate Brian Kelly) and what's the ceiling of Arkansas after beating Texas A&M? Plus, how bad is Oklahoma, is Clemson's season done and more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aaron opens the show discussing the five things we know about college football so far - including the depth of the SEC and Big Ten, and whether the ACC is the worst conference in recent college football history. Then he previews Week 4 of college football, hitting on Wisconsin-Notre Dame, Arkansas-A&M and more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We have a loaded show, as Aaron discusses Dereck Lively's commitment to Duke, why he was wrong on Jon Scheyer and what it means for Kentucky. Then he gives quick reaction to the 2022 SEC schedule release, and plays "Where Aaron Was Right, Where Aaron Was Wrong" discussing Georgia's rise, Oklahoma's struggles, CFB Playoff expansion and Ben Simmons Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What a show! Aaron explains why he believes this will be the year we get real playoff shake-up, discusses who is most disappointing - Clemson, Oklahoma or Ohio State and if this is the year Penn State breaks through after beating Auburn? Plus, should Alabama be worried after a narrow win over Florida?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aaron previews all the big Week 3 games, including Florida-Bama, Auburn-Penn State and Nebraska-Oklahoma. Then he discusses Top 5 recruit Chris Livingston committing to Kentucky, and why this is *bigger* than you think, and is joined by his old friend Nick Coffey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aaron dedicates most of today's show to the news that USC has fired Clay Helton. He lists the candidates that he would call if he were AD, who else could be in the mix and why he believes that USC has more at stake when making this hire than they've ever had before Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Monday and we have a loaded Aaron Torres Podcast, as he fully wraps Week 2 of college football, included - Oregon dominating Ohio State, if its time for the Buckeyes to worry, Texas is not back, Clay Helton's scorching hot seat and more. Here is a full rundown: Pac-12 picks up another signature win + time to worry about Ohio State: Aaron opens the show by discussing Oregon's dominant and stunning win over Ohio State Saturday (1:30). He explains why this is another signature win for the Pac-12, explains why the league finally seems to be catching up with the rest of college football, and also, just how good can Oregon be this year? Also, how big could the Oregon-UCLA game on October 23rd be? Finally, we ask just how worried Ohio State fans should be, after two losses in three games and a track record dating back to last year of struggling against just about everyone (12:30). Texas is NOT back, Sam Pittman keeps rolling: From there, Aaron continues discussing Texas getting steamrolled at Arkansas (22:20). He discusses why everyone seemed to enjoy Texas's struggles so much, why they're the most arrogant fan-base in college football, and also where they would rank if they were actually in the SEC? Finally he discusses the incredible turnaround at Arkansas, where Sam Pittman continues to work wonders after last season (31:45). Clay Helton hot seat and the rest of college football: Finally, Aaron wraps by discussing USC's embarrasing loss and why it's officially time for Clay Helton to go (41:00). He wraps on Michigan beating Washington, why he's officially out on Iowa State, Texas A&M, Kentucky and the rest of the weekend in college football. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's a mega Friday episode as Aaron welcomes two-time national champion and now Hall of Famer Jay Wright to the show! The Villanova coach discusses the Hall of Fame, old school Big East rivalries, coaching the Olympics and his 2021-2022 Wildcats. Before that, Aaron does a deep dive into Week 2 of the college football season and discusses the Big 12's expansion plans, which could be announced Friday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aaron discusses the single biggest Week 2 CFB storyline no one is talking about, another epic Nick Saban rant and the No. 1 high school basketball in America, Shaedon Sharpe, committing to Kentucky. Then he makes his Super Bowl pick and chats with Aaron Torres Online NFL writer John Frascella about the season ahead Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Week 1 of college football is in the books and Aaron has you covered with a LOADED show. He discusses Georgia's domination, and how worried Clemson should be from the loss, as well as UCLA saving the Pac-12, and Coach O's hot seat heating up. Plus, much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this BONUS episode, we have a preview of Aaron's new podcast "The College Football Betting" show with Aaron Torres. Aaron gives an analytical break down for all the biggest games, and if you enjoy, links to the show are below. Oh, and the Aaron Torres Podcast returns to three episodes a week, next week after Labor Day Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are just hours from kick-off and we have a LOADED Aaron Torres Podcast. Aaron discusses the fallout this week from Bishop Sycamore and previews Week 1, going through all the big games. Then he welcomes in Joshua Perry to discuss the season and his new podcast on the 2014 Ohio State title team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Football is BACK and we have a loaded Aaron Torres Podcast. Aaron reacts to Week 0 with Nebraska falling apart and UConn somehow worse after a season off. Then he talks a high school football fiasco for ESPN, audio of Dino Gaudio trying to extort Chris Mack and Phil Steele joins the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aaron discusses the next chapter in his career (and launch of Aaron Torres Media) before discussing the mega news that Emoni Bates has committed to play at Memphis next season. Then he discusses the ACC/Big Ten/Pac-12 alliance and previews Week 0 in college football! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's GAME WEEK, and Aaron gives you the most comprehensive college football preview you'll find - breaking down all the major conferences. He gives you his conference winners and College Football Playoff picks - plus a surprising national championship prediction! He wraps talking the Pac-12, ACC and Big Ten alliance and a fiasco at Coach K fantasy camp Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We've got a LOADED Thursday show, as Aaron talks the Nebraska football NCAA scandal, Tim Tebow's legacy after being cut by the Jags and if Emoni Bates is a lock to Memphis. Then he welcomes in Bob Stoops to talk Oklahoma to the SEC and his thoughts on college football in 2021 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode, Aaron talks about the "Field of Dreams" game and what the MLB and other leagues can do to create fun, unique games like we saw on Thursday. He also talks college QB battles, and shares his thoughts on the SEC heading into football season. Then he is joined by good friend and ESPN analyst Cole Cubelic to talk all things college football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's a loaded Aaron Torres Podcast, as Aaron discusses the NCAA slapping Baylor on the wrist for major rules violations, the latest in the Chris Mack vs. Dino Gaudio federal court case and his thoughts on the first college football Top 25 release. Then, friend of the show Hugh Freeze returns to talk about the season ahead, his loaded Liberty squad and friendship with Lane Kiffin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The No. 1 HS basketball player in Jalen Duren commits to Memphis - Aaron has full reaction on why the pressure is now on at Memphis and what it means for Miami and Kentucky who didn't get him. Plus, Team USA takes gold, an appreciation of Kevin Durant and RIP Bobby Bowden. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Emoni Bates is reclassifying and we have an EMERGENCY Aaron Torres Pod. Will Emoni Bates play college hoops? Could he and Jalen Duren form a super team at Memphis? Plus, Aaron explains why all these crazy college football realignment rumors are a way bigger deal than you realize Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aaron opens the show by discussing fallout from the Texas/Oklahoma to the SEC news - as some other leagues appear to be BIG mad. Then he shares a couple very important updates on the college recruitment of top prospect Jalen Duren and Duke basketball's first post-Coach K recruiting run Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aaron has immediate reaction to the NBA Draft - discussing the picks he liked, the ones he didn't and others he didn't understand. From there, we re-run our interview with No. 1 pick Cade Cunningham during the season - and Aaron also has a personal announcement to lead the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aaron discusses college football's newest rivalry, the Big 12 vs. ESPN, the story of a high school star reclassifying to make more NIL money and welcomes in Oklahoma football announcer Chris Plank to break down all the Texas, Oklahoma, SEC drama. Finally he wraps with a handful of thoughts on tonight's NBA Draft Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We have a LOADED Monday Aaron Torres Podcast, as Texas and Oklahoma have officially told the Big 12 they're leaving. What's next for OU and UT and what's next for the rest of the Big 12 teams? Plus Team USA's basketball debacle and Tennessee coach Rick Barnes joins the show! Here is a full rundown: Texas and Oklahoma officially ask out of the Big 12: Aaron opens the show by discussing the late breaking news that Texas and Oklahoma officially have asked out of the Big 12 (2:00). He explains why so much happened so quickly, and what the SEC and college football will look like with OU and UT in the SEC. Also, the murky future of the rest of the Big 12. What happens to the other eight teams, and why there is no guarantee another conference will actually want them (16:00)? Team USA basketball debacle: Next up, Aaron discusses Team USA's embarrassing opening loss of the Olympics (28:00). He explains why we need to stop making excuses for this team, and admit that they are poorly coached and poorly put together. Also, how much blame should Gregg Popovich get for the team's embarrassing effort so far? Rick Barnes joins the show: Finally, Aaron is joined by his old friend - Tennessee head basketball coach Rick Barnes (43:30). The guys discuss college basketball's changing landscape and how NIL and the transfer portal have changed his program. Also, he shares thoughts on his new squad, what went wrong last year, and how nice it is to have a "normal" off-season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We have ourselves a LOADED Aaron Torres Pod. Aaron talks about the wild Texas and Oklahoma to the SEC rumors (and why the move is more complicated than most realize) and Nick Saban saying his QB has made "ungodly" money in the NIL market. Then, Olympian Annie Kunz joins the show. Texas and Oklahoma to the SEC: Aaron opens the show by discussing the wild Texas and Oklahoma to the SEC rumors (2:30). He explains why, while there are a number of obvious reasons that the rumors make sense, there are also a lot of hurdles that stand in the way of the two joining the league? Would SEC schools object? Would politicians stand in the way? And what does Oklahoma gain by joining the better league? Nick Saban NIL comments, Dabo on the playoff + Bobby Bowden: From there, Aaron quickly wraps around a couple other news and notes from college football. He discusses Nick Saban saying his quarterback has made "ungodly" money in the NIL game and what it means for the rest of college sports (23:00), Dabo's comments on the playoffs (32:00) and the news that legendary Florida State coach Bobby Bowden is not in good health (34:00). Olympian Annie Kunz joins the show: Finally, with the Summer Olympics kicking off Friday, Aaron welcomes in Olympian Annie Kunz to the show, who will be competing in the heptathlon in Tokyo this summer (38:00). The two discuss what it is like the moment you know you've qualified for the Olympics, what it's like to prepare four years for one track meet and how Covid actually helped her career. Also, how often does an Olympic athlete get to sit back, relax and actually have a beer? We have the answer in this fun, wide ranging interview. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Monday and after a week off, the Aaron Torres Podcast is BACK! Aaron discusses the transfer decisions of Kofi Cockburn and Marcus Carr, previews SEC Media Days and welcomes in Coastal Carolina football coach Jamey Chadwell, after last year's 11-1 season! Kofi Cockburn returns to Illinois and Marcus Carr to Texas: Aaron opens the show by discussing Kofi Cockburn's return to Illinois (3:30). He explains why it's good for Illinois and Kofi Cockburn, and also, just how serious was Kentucky in pursuit of the All-American center (hint: They weren't serious)? Aaron also discusses Marcus Carr's decision to go to Texas and why it makes the Longhorns a legit title contender in 2021-2022 (14:30). SEC Media Days Preview: Next up, Aaron previews the unofficial start of college football - SEC Media Days (24:00)! He recaps everything you may have forgotten from SEC football season last year, and looks ahead to the biggest questions in 2021. Can Bama reload on offense? Is it *finally* Georgia's year? How about A&M? And what about Josh Heupel at Tennessee - with thoughts on LSU, Ole Miss, Arkansas, Kentucky and much more. Coastal Carolina coach Jamey Chadwell joins the show: Finally, Aaron wraps with a fun interview with Coastal Carolina football coach Jamey Chadwell (55:30). Remember, Coastal had a magic season last year - finishing 11-1 and the guys discuss it all. They also discuss what it's like to have "normal" back in college football this year, what a 12-team playoff means for schools like Coastal and what it was like to put together a matchup with BYU last season - one of the games of the year - on three days notice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Thursday and we have an all new Aaron Torres Podcast! The NBA Draft deadline has passed - Aaron discusses the biggest winners and losers, teams that have risen this off-season and updates his college hoops Top 25! We have a new No. 1 and a bunch of new Top 10 teams - here's a full rundown: The NBA Draft decision deadline: Aaron spends the entire show talking about the NBA Draft deadline and what it means for college hoops next season. He opens by discussing the biggest decisions that happened this week, how NIL has helped college hoops and the few remaining transfers who could continue to shake up the Top 25 (3:00). Aaron's Updated Top 25: From there, he reveals his updated Top 25 now that draft decisions are in - it includes a new No. 1 team, several new additions to the Top 10 and a couple teams that fell after key players who decided to stay in the draft (10:00). Aspecial shout out to Torrent/Torrey Craig: We wrap shout out our old friend Torrent/Torrey Craig, who is playing in the NBA Finals and will earn an NBA championship ring, regardless of who wins the NBA title (37:00). This will be the final Aaron Torres Podcast until July 19th as Aaron is on vacation next week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We've got a holiday edition of the Aaron Torres Podcast. Aaron shares what we learned in the first week of NIL era, discusses Illinois All-American Kofi Cockburn entering the portal (and asks if Kentucky is the favorite to land him). Also, Minnesota guard Marcus Carr is down to four. Where will he end up? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices